665034 Thu Nov 05 15:56:09 -0800 2009 5 31 Home Cooking 0 5159388 I have some very ripe bananas. If I mash them and then freeze, will they be usable (thawed, of course) for banana bread? Thanks so much for your help. Thu Nov 05 15:56:09 -0800 2009 21324 laredo 1 5159434 I just freeze them in their skin. Thaw them on the counter and then peel and mash. The will be very soft and kind of gross looking, but work perfectly for banana bread. Thu Nov 05 16:15:37 -0800 2009 5159388 65891 waver 1 5159453 No problem. Thu Nov 05 16:23:58 -0800 2009 5159388 162977 sarah galvin 1 5159567 Don't bother mashing. As waver said, just freeze in their skin. They'll defrost mushy. Thu Nov 05 17:08:29 -0800 2009 5159388 39874 chowser 1 5159574 Yes, freeze them in the skins. When you do that the skins will turn black. But not to worry -- the fruit inside is just fine. Thu Nov 05 17:11:38 -0800 2009 5159388 123744 karykat 1 5159751 Thanks, everyone. Your advice is greatly appreciated! Will do as you say. Thu Nov 05 18:38:06 -0800 2009 5159388 21324 laredo